Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Medha Vishram Kulkarni, a BJP member of the Rajya Sabha, was nominated as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change on May 18, 2026. The appointment was made by Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan. The committee plays an important role in examining government policies, reviewing proposed legislation, and assessing budgetary allocations related to scientific and environmental sectors. Parliamentary Standing Committees are essential mechanisms for detailed legislative scrutiny and oversight, helping Parliament evaluate the functioning and performance of various government departments and ministries.